Posted by Bulldog Law | Jun 02, 2024 |
Drivers in California need to be aware that DUIs are not just for alcohol offenses. Overall, these charges can be handed out to any driver who is impaired behind the wheel. That impairment could also come from legal drugs like marijuana or illegal drugs like cocaine. In some cases, prescription m...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 24, 2024 |
It is certainly possible to accidentally commit a crime. At the same time, ignorance is often not accepted as an excuse for criminal activity. For example, simply explaining to a police officer that you didn't know that what you were doing was illegal will not necessarily get them to refrain from...
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 20, 2024 |
A drug possession charge carries a heavy burden on those convicted. Criminals may lose employment, housing and education opportunities if they are caught with an illicit substance. A conviction can also lead to several hundred to thousands of dollars in fines and several years behind bars.
The se...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Apr 11, 2024 |
When a police officer suspects that someone is driving under the influence of alcohol, the officer can give them a breath test. This may be a portable breath test that can be used on the side of the road, or it may be a Breathalyzer that is administered at the police station. Either way, the test...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Dec 19, 2023 |
Many people who face drug charges are simply going to be sentenced to a term in prison and a heavy fine. Some believe that this is a deterrent, preventing drug crimes from happening. They also think prison time can reform criminals so they will not re-offend.
But the opposite is usually true. Pri...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Nov 17, 2023 |
California has long been on the forefront of marijuana laws. It allowed the use of medical marijuana before many other states, and it already allows the use of recreational marijuana. Cannabis is a popular and commonly used substance in California, which sometimes leads people to believe that the...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Oct 25, 2023 |
There was a time when selling marijuana at all was illegal, but those times are now behind us. Today, recreational marijuana is legal and sold in California and many other states. This has really changed the way that consumers look at it, as many people now view it similarly to the way that they ...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Sep 25, 2023 |
In California, you can purchase marijuana for either medicinal purposes or recreational purposes. Those who buy it recreationally still do have to adhere to certain rules – such as being 21 years old, similar to when they purchase alcohol – but it is not a criminal act. Other states may still put...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Aug 08, 2023 |
Commercial drivers certainly are not allowed to be under the influence of drugs while operating a vehicle. The same goes for alcohol. Drivers are expected to be sober and safe whenever they drive, especially because they are often driving oversized vehicles, such as 80,000-pound semi-trucks.
That...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Aug 04, 2023 |
You know that the painkillers that you're using are a controlled substance. That's why you had to go to the doctor and get a prescription, and then you had to have the prescription filled at the pharmacy. These are legal drugs to use, but you have to take the proper steps to get them
However, may...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Jul 14, 2023 |
Using marijuana is often a communal experience among friends. This is legal in California, even for recreational purposes. It's a trend that has been spreading across the entire United States, with nearly two dozen states now allowing recreational use, but California was one of the first.
That be...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Jul 04, 2023 |
When asked, most people will claim that they would never intentionally break the law. But few people would say that they have never broken the law in their life or that it will never happen. Part of the reason for this is that people may accidentally break laws that they don't even realize exist....
Posted by Bulldog Law | May 08, 2023 |
Imagine that the police pull your car over and they would like to search the vehicle. They ask for your consent, but you know that you do not have to provide it. You're well within your rights to refuse to give them consent, so you do. You also know that they don't have a search warrant because t...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Apr 20, 2023 |
Have you ever shared some leftover prescription painkillers with a friend or relative who needed them? Maybe you've given your best friend a few of your Ritalin tablets to use as “study drugs” before a big test or shared drugs with a buddy at a club or concert.
While you may not think that much h...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Apr 18, 2023 |
You know that selling prescription medication is illegal. For one thing, there's been something of an epidemic in the United States regarding the use of painkillers. People are often using them for recreational purposes. Many arrests for drug dealing come from those who are selling these medicati...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Apr 14, 2023 |
Many drug crimes that are related to opioids and painkillers happen because people are addicted to these drugs. They are very effective painkillers, so they are often used by medical professionals after someone has surgery or suffers a serious injury. For instance, professional athletes are often...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Mar 14, 2023 |
If you're facing drug charges, one option that you may have is to use a drug court instead of a traditional criminal court. This option is not available to everyone. For instance, if you have been accused of a violent crime along with a drug crime, it will likely not be used. But it can be used f...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Mar 10, 2023 |
If you have ADHD and you're taking medication, you know exactly how helpful it can be in your life. It may help your personal relationships and career, and it changes the way that you engage with the world around you. This can be a significant improvement for those who have struggled with ADHD fo...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Jan 20, 2023 |
Increasingly, people are taking psychedelic drugs (hallucinogens) to help with various mental health issues as well as substance abuse disorders. Among the most common are “magic mushrooms” and ayahuasca.
Several cities in Northern California (San Francisco, Oakland and Santa Cruz) have decrimina...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Nov 22, 2022 |
Many people accused of drug crimes, especially possession offenses, will face state charges. Any drug offense has the potential to limit your opportunities in life and cause significant criminal consequences, but some charges are much more serious than others.
There are some scenarios in which t...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Sep 28, 2022 |
The United States has a drug problem, but the near-hysteria regarding opioid prescriptions has put many legitimate pain clinics and pain doctors under a microscope where their every action is (often unfairly) scrutinized.
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Ruan v. United States has recently ra...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Sep 21, 2022 |
Recreational marijuana is legal in California, along with numerous other states. This means that licensed dispensaries are allowed to sell the product without violating state law, and people are able to buy it without having a medical card. Marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, but the ...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Sep 14, 2022 |
You may have a roommate who uses drugs – and you decided that's none of your business, even though you think they use to excess. Still, when police came knocking on your door and it was clearly related to the drug issue, it was a shock.
After the officers searched your home, you may have found yo...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Aug 15, 2022 |
You may have heard that people make a lot of mistakes with the best of intentions. They are simply trying to help or they're trying to do the right thing, but it leads to a crucial error. In some cases, they may even end up breaking the law.
One way that this can happen is if you have prescriptio...
Posted by Bulldog Law | Aug 04, 2022 |
The problem of fatal drug overdoses is one that's only gotten worse in recent years. That's why most states, including California, have enacted some form of “Good Samaritan” law that provides immunity in certain circumstances for those who seek emergency medical help for someone (including themse...